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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.27, 1,091.45 and 342.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.27, 1,091.45 and 342.79 is: 514.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.27 : 1,091.45 = 342.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.27/1,091.45 = 342.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.27x = 1,091.45 × 342.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.27x = 374,138.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,138.15/727.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.44

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